Comparison

Wizard vs 99 Card Game

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Wizard

Experience the challenging and habit-forming card game with a unique 60-card deck. Bid on tricks, score points by meeting your bid exactly, and master the strategy involving special Wizard and Jester cards. Play solo against AI or challenge up to four friends online.

Highlights
  • Unique 60-card deck
  • Simple rules, strategic depth
  • Bid on tricks to score points
  • Wizard and Jester wild cards
  • Play against AI opponents
  • Network game with up to 4 friends
Features
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The official iPhone version of the card game Wizard. Meet the card game that's challenging, habit-forming and loads of fun! It's Wizard: a unique game with a 60 card deck! The rules are simple and easy to learn... mastering the strategy is the real challenge. One card is dealt to each player on the first round, two cards on the second, and so on. Players bid the number of tricks they think they will win. Make the exact number of tricks bid and you win points; too many or too few and you lose points. The Wizard and Jester cards add a "wild card" element to the strategy. Play against the sophisticated built-in AI players, or choose a network game of up to 4 friends playing over the internet. Wizard® is a registered trademark of Wizard Cards International , Inc. © K. Fisher Enterprises, Ltd.

About

99 Card Game

This classic card game challenges players to keep the total score at or below 99 by playing cards strategically. Utilize special cards for offense and defense to be the last player remaining. Enjoy fast-paced, fun, and challenging gameplay anytime.

Highlights
  • Play cards to keep score below 99
  • Use special cards for offense
  • Use special cards for defense
  • Be the last player standing to win
  • Fast-paced and challenging gameplay
Features
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The Classic Card Game Now Available For the First Time on the iPhone and iPad!!! Experience the fun and excitement of the classic card game, 99. Whether you only have a minute while waiting in line or hours on a long flight, 99 card game is the perfect companion. The object is simple, play a card that keeps the total score at or below 99. The fun begins with the use of special cards. Go on the offensive and try and take out one of your opponents or stockpile strategic cards to maximize your defenses. Be the last player left in the game and you win! It's fast paced, fun, and endlessly challenging. Play it now for free! Share this game with your card game loving friends. We'd love to hear your comments and feedback at support@appworkssoftware.com

Screenshots

Wizard4 screens
99 Card Game4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: 99 Card Game at Free against Wizard's $5.99. 99 Card Game also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.3) and review sentiment (71% vs 35%). Wizard's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

99 Card Game is free to download; Wizard costs $5.99 up front. 99 Card Game sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Wizard asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

99 Card Game holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 61 and 281 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Wizard's written reviews are positive against 71% of 99 Card Game's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wizard ships an update every 4 months, 99 Card Game every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard10 real differences · 1 level
Wizard versus 99 Card Game: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWizard99 Card Game
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating3.3 (61 ratings)4.6 (281 ratings) — better
Positive reviews34.6% of reviews71.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings61281 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#105 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB127 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSean O'ConnorAppworks Software LLC

Customer experience

Wizard

All ratings61 ratings
Positive52.5%
Neutral9.8%
Negative37.7%
Written reviews153 reviews
Positive34.6%
Neutral19.0%
Negative46.4%

99 Card Game

All ratings281 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral6.4%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%

Bugs and requests

Wizard

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Cards not displaying properly
  • Disconnection issues in network play
  • Scoring errors

Requested features

4 requests
  • Online multiplayer
  • More player options (3, 5, 6 players)
  • Undo/correct last move
  • Dealer/bid summary indicators

99 Card Game

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Wizard

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

99 Card Game

One-time4
  • 1,000 Gold Bars$0.99
  • 3,000 Gold Bars$1.99
  • 10,000 Gold Bars$4.99
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  • 25,000 Gold Bars$9.99

Questions

Is Wizard free?
Wizard costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is 99 Card Game free?
99 Card Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Wizard or 99 Card Game?
99 Card Game is rated higher. Wizard averages 3.3 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while 99 Card Game averages 4.6 from 281 ratings.
Do Wizard or 99 Card Game have ads?
99 Card Game shows ads; Wizard does not.
Which is updated more often, Wizard or 99 Card Game?
Wizard ships an update every 4 months, and 99 Card Game every 3 weeks. Most recently, Wizard was updated on October 14, 2026 and 99 Card Game on October 12, 2026.

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